ADULT STUDENT CHAMPIONS

BUILD A MOVEMENT TO CHAMPION THE NEEDS OF ADULT STUDENTS.

CAEL IS MORE OF A MOVEMENT THAN AN ORGANIZATION

Our members are the backbone, driving us forward to fulfill our mission. By becoming a CAEL member, you are making a stance for adult students at your institution and beyond. You’ll access special reports, research and webinars that will enable you to improve your adult programs and be the voice for the many students who think they are alone in their quest for a degree.

CAEL Member Benefits

CAEL sheds new light on adult learner research and news through the CAEL Forum & News, our members-only publication. Get early access to our extensive research on the changing landscape of higher education and the workplace. Take advantage of our members-only webinars and get the CAEL perspective on what policies will have the most impact.

Get more value from your membership by purchasing the professional development package as a supplement to your membership.

The Professional Development package allows institutional and system members to pre-pay for an entire year of workshops, webinars, and attendance at our annual conference at a discounted price. The benefits can be shared and utilized by multiple faculty and staff.

This package is available for $4,985 – offering members over $3,000 in savings when compared to purchasing each of these events individually.

Connect with others who have a passion for adult learning by attending CAEL’s array of online and in-person events. Search for and connect with other CAEL members on our members-only website. Participate in our new Q&A Expert Webinar series that will be hosted throughout the year. You can also keep up on the latest news and trends and share your thorny challenges on CAEL’s LinkedIn Groups.

Meet the best minds in adult learning, both inside and outside of higher education, at our annual conference. Attend keynote sessions and workshops all focused on adult learning. Save on our pre-conference workshops like the Fundamentals of Prior Learning Assessment and Competency-Based Education and Assessment Workshop.

Receive free or deeply discounted rates for professional development or certification programs that decode adult learning trends, demystify Prior Learning Assessment, explain Competency-Based Education, transform advising to better serve adults students and more. Discounts are also available for CAEL consulting services and the Adult Learning Focused Institution (ALFI) survey tools.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND FEES

Institutional Membership

For regionally accredited colleges and universities.Fees are based on the size of an institution's enrollment.

BECOME PART OF THE MOVEMENT.

EMPOWER ADULT STUDENTS

More than one in five American Adults has some college and no degree. That’s over 36 million people. Did they try college? Yes. Will they need college? Yes.

There are only three million high school graduates—and colleges like yours are competing for this small pool of students. Don’t ignore the non-traditional student. Invest in your future, and the future of our society by becoming an adult-focused institution. Check out our interactive map to see how many adults in your state have some college and no degree.